Steareth-10
What Steareth-10 is & what it does
Steareth-10 is a non-ionic surfactant made by ethoxylating stearyl alcohol with about ten units of ethylene oxide. In formulas it serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping combine oil and water and dissolve oily ingredients into a stable product. It is widely used in creams, lotions and cleansers. It is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics.
What is Steareth-10?
It is a non-ionic surfactant made by ethoxylating stearyl alcohol with about ten units of ethylene oxide. It is widely used in creams, lotions and cleansers.
What does Steareth-10 do in skincare?
It serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer, helping combine oil and water and dissolve oily ingredients into a stable product. It is a behind-the-scenes formulation aid rather than an active.
Is Steareth-10 safe?
It is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics, with no concerns flagged in this catalog. Individual sensitivities are always possible.
Sunscreens with Steareth-10
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Gratitude Bar Sun Hero
66/100
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Revision Skincare Intellishade® Clear
61/100
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Torrent pharma Ahaglow Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
55/100